Traditional German Lantern Making Class

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It’s a German tradition for families with young kids to brighten the early winter days with homemade lanterns, celebrating light and compassion.

We will start with lantern making at the community center, while listening to lantern songs and stories, snacking on German cookies and sipping hot fruit tea. After that we will stroll with our lighted lanterns through the lovely streets of Sonoma and through the Sonoma Plaza.

Let’s create family memories filled with light and happiness.

• 4:30 PM – Lantern Making at the Community Center

• Lantern materials and candles will be provided

• Lantern songs and stories

• German cookies and fruit tea

• 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Optional Lantern Walk through the Plaza

• All welcome to join (you don’t need to participate in the latnern making class to join the lantern walk)

instructor Overview

Rikki Day

Rikki was born and raised in Austria. She received her MA in Fine Arts from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. In 2013 she moved to San Francisco. Rikki has worked as an Elementary School Teacher at German Schools in Austria, France and California. She has taught 1st and 2nd grade and Middle School Art at an IB School in Menlo Park for 10 years. Rikki moved with her family to Sonoma in 2023.

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Class FAQ

What is the process for cancelling my registration?

We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds , due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.

Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.

All credits must be used within 1 year.

Where can I find your full class policies and guidelines?

You can view our full class policies and guidelines here .

Accessibility Needs & Commitment

The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.

What skill level is right for me?

• All Levels

• Welcomes participants from beginning through advanced. Instructor provides a balanced and flexible curriculum suitable for participants with any level of experience.

• Beginning

• Participant has little to no experience with this medium and needs or expects guidance at every step during the class. Participant wants to learn about materials, techniques, and vocabulary of the medium.

• Intermediate

• Participant is comfortable with the medium and expects both guidance and time to work alone with the medium.

• Advanced

• Participant is very confident with all aspects of the medium. Participant is self-motivated; ready to experiment and develop their artistic voice.

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Do you pro-rate late additions to classes?

Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.

I am interested in teaching, where can I find more information?

We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here .

Schedule

Friday · 1 Session

Date & Time

November 13, 2026

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost Per Lantern:

1 registration = 1 lantern Please register for the amount of lanterns you would like to make.

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Financial Aid

Additional lantern supplies will be available for purchase during the class.